Sanitary waste is a fact of life. Regardless of what nationality you are, as a woman, you will go through a period every month and you will use tampons or pads to deal with the issue hygienically.
Of course, this leaves you with a dilemma afterwards. You have the sanitary waste but you need to dispose of it, and you can’t put it down the toilet.
The Reason The Toilet Is Not An Option
Your toilet is a carefully balanced system. As water moves through the system so dos air, balancing the system and ensuring everything flows smoothly. However, the system quickly breaks down when you develop a clog in your pipes which can result in a faulty flush. There are many reasons for developing a clog, such as tree roots that have damaged a pipe. But, sanitary products are one of the most common. They are comparatively large and don’t decompose. This means they get stuck in the pipe and, when wastewater and products can’t get past, this will allow the water to rise up through the sewer pipes and into your home.
For that reason, you can’t put sanitary products down the toilet.
Using Sanitary Bins
The best solution is one you often see on commercial premises, supplied by reputable establishments such as sanitary bins Sydney.
The bins are provided and located in the toilets, they can then be emptied by the business or by the bin supplier. What you may not realize is that you can incorporate these bins into your own home.
It’s the perfect solution as they are sealed, operated with your feet, and can be safely and hygienically emptied when needed.
After all, if it’s good enough for a business it should be good enough for you!
Normal Waste Bin
It is also possible to put your sanitary pad into the normal waste bin in your bathroom. However, you won’t want to simply discard it. This can be embarrassing for others in the house and potentially an issue if you have very young children who are still not able to handle heaters let alone the sanitary waste.
Instead, roll the pad into itself so that the waste is hidden. Then, use the sticky pad to secure the ball. It’s a good idea to wrap some toilet tissue around the entire package. This makes it less obvious what you are throwing away. That’s particularly important if you’re disposing of a sanitary product at a friend’s house.
Washing Your Hands
Regardless of which way you decide to dispose of your sanitary product, it is always important to wash your hands afterwards. Of course, this is something that everyone should be used to doing now, thanks to the global pandemic.
On a final note, pads left in the bin, either properly wrapped up, will start to smell within a few days. That’s why it’s a good idea to periodically empty the bin, seal the black bin bag, and dispose of it all in your standard rubbish bin outside of your home. In most cases, this is going to contribute to landfill but there I little you can do about this yet, it is an essential product.
